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Weather & Climate in Sarıkaya, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarıkaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,658 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,658 ft (1,115 m) |
| Area | 242.2 sq mi (627.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4936°N, 35.3769°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
137 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 74 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 125 km | 11 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.8 | 89 km | 6 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 138 km | 32 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.7 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.7 | 119 km | 20 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey | M4.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 77 km | 4 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey | M4.5 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey | M4.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey | M4.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1598 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 60,000 | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 107 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 125 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1 in |
Sarıkaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.3").